Directions

Soften the bean threads in a bowl of boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and cut into 6-inch [15cm] lengths. Chop the onion coarsely with the metal blade of a food processor, about 4 pulses. Set aside. Chop the tomato coarsely, about 4 pulses. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the onion, tomato, pork, and water and simmer over low heat until just tender, about 1 hour and 35 minutes. Add the bean threads, chili peppers, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Makes 6 servings [about 61/2 ounces each, 185g].

Phaksha Pa

The addition of cured dried pork, a staple in Bhutan, gives this dish a hint of appealing sweetness.

Directions

Chop the onion coarsely with the metal blade of a food processor, about 4 pulses. Set aside. Drop the ginger through the feed tube with the motor running and chop finely, about 10 seconds. Set aside. Slice the daikon with the thick [6mm] slicing disc.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the pork shoulder, onion, daikon, water, chili powder, and salt and simmer over low heat until the pork is just tender, about 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the bok choy in a saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.

Add the ginger, bok choy, dried pork, and chili pepper to the stew and simmer over low heat until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Directions

Chop the onion coarsely with the metal blade of a food processor, about 4 pulses. Set aside. Drop the garlic and ginger through the feed tube with the motor running and chop finely, about 10 seconds.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the beef, onion, water, and salt and simmer over low heat until just tender, about 1 hour and 50 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and remaining ingredients and cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes.

Kewa Phagsha (Spicy Pork with Potatoes)

Ingredients

350 g of pork (thigh)

2 potatoes peeled.

3 green chillies.

1/2 onion.

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

3 cloves of garlic (crushed)

1 piece of ginger (finely chopped)

1/2 tbspoon canola oil.

Directions

Chop pork into chunks (not so small). Add about 400 ml of water in a sauce pan. Add pork and a bit of salt and boil for about 20 mins (Pork should be thoroughly cooked; soft to feel). Cut potatoes longitudinally into 6 or 8 pcs each. Cut chillies longitudinally into 2 pcs each. Add chilli, potato and onion and 1/2 teaspoon of canola oil (Discard for ladies). Cook until potato is 75% cooked. Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 3-4 mins. Stir…pepper or coriander seasoning to taste. Serves 3.

Note: Vary the amount and type of chilli according to your tolerance or taste!

Jasha Maroo (Minced Chicken)

Ingredients

1 chicken

2 tbspoon of vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic (crushed)

1 onion (sliced)

1 tomato (chopped)

3 green chillies (cut into small pieces) or use chilli powder

1 tsp salt

Directions

Cut chicken into very small pieces about the size of peas (remove leave bones as desired). Place in a saucepan and add water and 2 tbspoon oil and bring to a boil. Add garlic, salt and ginger to taste. Lower heat slightly and boil for another 5 – 10 mins stirring occasionally. The dish should have some liquid when you’re done. Garnish with cilantro.

Serves:3 – 4.

Kangchu Maroo (Trotter Tshoem)

Contributer: Dasho Karma Loday Rapten: karma.rapten@yale.edu

Ingredients

Trotters (pig’s feet) = 2 lbs (900 grams)

scallions = a bunch (about 1/2 lb. or 25 grams)

garlic = 2 pcs

ginger = a small amount

salt = 2 teaspoon

chillies = about six pieces of hot chillies

Directions

Chop trotters into small pieces, add salt and boil until thoroughly until cooked. Remember to leave some amount of gravy from the boiling. Then add scallion, and ground ginger and garlic. Ideally, this dish should turn out a “little” sticky, which is half the fun.

Directions

Chop the onion coarsely with the metal blade of a food processor, about 4 pulses. Set aside. Drop the garlic and ginger through the feed tube with the motor running and chop finely, about 10 seconds.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the beef, onion, water, and salt and simmer over low heat until just tender, about 1 hour and 50 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and remaining ingredients and cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes.

Makes 5 servings [about 6 ounces each, 170g].

NOTE: Fresh oyster mushrooms are available at some supermarkets and most oriental food stores.